Dr. Erica Walls is a leadership and career strategist who empowers women to maximize leadership, impact, and influence. As a certified coach with 25+ years of cross-sector expertise, she guides women to clarify and pursue meaningful goals, build confidence to overcome barriers, and effectively communicate their value. Through executive coaching, Dr. Walls has helped women leaders sharpen professional vision, overcome self-limiting beliefs, enhance executive presence, delegate more effectively, and strengthen communication skills. Documented client outcomes include +242% in confidence, +200% in self-advocacy, and +188% in career clarity.

Erica's approach combines research-based methods with personalized coaching, creating impactful experiences for women leaders across diverse industries and sectors. She has designed and delivered leadership and career development initiatives for individuals and organizations including George Washington University (GW), Martha's Table, and the DC Department of Human Services.

Erica is founder of Inspire to Excel, a leadership and career strategy firm, and currently serves GW graduate students and alumni as a Career Counselor. She earned her PhD in Women’s Social Policy from GW, where she also served as an award-winning Human Services professor. She holds a master's degree in Nonprofit Management and a bachelor's degree in Business from Indiana University.

A committed advocate for women's advancement, Erica has volunteered as a job-readiness coach with Suited for Change and supported breast cancer survivorship through Tigerlily Foundation.